One of the comments below shares tips on how to report scam calls. It's really important to never fall into the trap of saying 'yes' to any unknown caller. If someone suspicious rings you, keep your response super brief – like under 3 seconds – and never leave a voice message on your answerphone. Also, don’t ever call back a number you don’t recognise. If you’re wondering why, just search for 'voice cloning scams' or 'say yes scam' to see why it’s so dangerous. Scammers now use this crazy AI voice cloning tech that can mess up your life big time, along with their usual tricks to steal from your bank account. The whole thing’s been all over the news, and police warnings are everywhere too. It’s worth reading up as much as you can and making sure everyone you know is aware of this menace. Stay safe out there!

Got a call today at 4:38 pm, didn’t know the number so just let it go. No voicemail or anything, so guess it wasn’t urgent. Decided to check this site and boom, loads of folks had the same number pop up. Ended up blocking it myself. Shame companies that sell these numbers don’t do something to stop these calls too.

Watch out for scams! Don’t ever reply to calls, texts, or emails from numbers you don’t recognise. Never engage with scammers - if you’re unsure, look up ‘voice cloning scams’ to learn more. Make sure you report any suspicious calls to the official police or Ofcom channels. You can text the number and details of the call (even if it was silent) to 7726, then follow the prompts to confirm your report. Also, use your phone’s spam reporting features to flag these numbers. For texts, forward them to 7726 and report them through the spam tool on your messaging app. Keep an eye out for any replies in case they ask you to confirm again. Scam emails should be forwarded to the relevant phishing email address and reported via the phishing complaint tool (usually via the three dots menu). The more reports we send across all platforms, the better the chances the right authorities will take action. Search online for 7726 and the phishing email address to get full instructions. Stay safe everyone!

There’s a chance you might have fallen prey to a dodgy scam. Have a look at the comments below for more info. Scammers only need a few seconds of your voice to get what they want. While not every scammer uses voice cloning tech, some definitely do. Check out the posts shared here last night and the ones more recently. If you suspect you’ve been caught up, it's crucial to follow the advice shared online carefully. Always stay super cautious. Regarding the TPS, if you’re thinking of signing up, my tip is to thoroughly read every single page on the TPS site first. Consider how legitimate companies somehow know not to call the numbers on the register. Plus, make sure you understand what TPS actually covers and what it doesn’t.

I've had calls from this number in the past. Every time I pick up, there's nothing but silence. It rang again today, luckily my spam blocker stopped it from coming through!

This number rings but no one talks when I answer. Feels quite sketchy to me.

Picked up the phone, said hello and they just cut me off straight away. Seen what others said about it too, so I’ve gone and blocked the number now.

Be sure to report any scam calls you get. Just a heads up, scammers nowadays sometimes use AI to record your voice during the call. If you spend more than a few seconds talking to them, have a voicemail greeting, or call back numbers you don’t recognise (which has always been a risky and costly move), you might be putting yourself at risk. Also, if you’ve got your own voice clips on social media, scammers could use voice cloning tech to imitate you. Look up stuff like ‘voice cloning fraud’ and ‘yes scams’ for warnings, news stories, and advice from the cops about this serious AI threat. Scammers use this in addition to their usual tricks to steal money from your accounts. It’s something everyone should know about and warn their friends. If you fall for it, it might cause problems for years. Luckily, there are simple precautions you can take once you’re aware.

The number popped up but seemed like it was just going to be annoying. I didn’t recognise it and there was no voicemail. Blocked straight away.

Some random number popped up so I just ignored it. No clue who it was, so nothing to really say about it.

My phone flagged this number as possible spam, so I let the call go to voicemail and then looked it up here. After reading what others said, I've decided to block it.

Got a call from some Indian call centre bloke who kept asking for my missus’ name but kept calling me Mr instead. Definitely a scam, just hang up and block the number.

Got a call from someone saying it was about car finance stuff, which is weird because I’ve never owned a car. Told them straight up that someone must be using my info, then they just ended the call.

I picked up when my phone rang but there was nobody speaking on the other end.

Someone rang and said they were Mark from Sky, asking about how my Sky service was. Thing is, I’m not even a Sky customer. Then they kept pressing me about who I actually use, but I just told them I wasn’t about to say. After that, they just cut the call. Definitely a scammer.

Probably a spam call, so I just ignored it and didn’t pick up.

Got a call claiming to be from EE, saying I was one of their top customers and they’d cut my bill in half starting next month. Thing is, I’m not even an EE customer.

Got a call saying they were from O2 and could give me 40% off my bill. They said they'd text me two codes to get the discount. I had a good chuckle and decided to block the number straight away.

One morning I got a call from this number, but they didn’t leave any voicemail. I’m guessing it’s probably just another scam trying to slip through the cracks, as usual. Nothing really to add beyond that.

After looking into it more, these people just cold call you trying to sell stuff, usually things you might've shown interest in online or entered a competition for. They buy your details and use an automated system to ring you up. If you want to see how dodgy they are, check out D2MS on Glassdoor and read the one-star reviews from ex-employees. What they’re doing isn’t actually allowed under GDPR at all. If they ring you, just pick up and say something like, “I’m going to report you for breaching GDPR. I never agreed for D2MS to have my details or call me. I’m exercising my right to be forgotten - you must delete all my info, stop selling it and never contact me again. If you do, I’ll be reporting you.” Then just hang up.

Trying to block these calls is pointless because they just ring you up from a new number. The police usually don’t have files on these scams either, so it’s harder to catch them and the most at risk people lose out. Make sure you report any suspicious calls, it really does help. I posted some info about this a few days ago - scroll down to find it. Also, keep in mind many scammers use AI to record calls now. If you ever spend more than a few seconds talking to one, leave a voicemail message, return calls from unknown numbers (which could be super costly), or post your voice online, you’re at risk from AI voice cloning scams. Look up stuff like ‘voice cloning fraud’ and ‘yes scams’ for news and police tips. Spread the word so others don’t fall victim to this serious new danger.

I picked up the phone but they just hung up straight away. Seems like they might be checking which numbers are active before sending out text messages?

I answered the call but no one spoke on the other end.

I don't get why they hire these slimy foreign speakers who talk so weirdly, and yet can't seem to get it when I tell them I'm not interested. It’s like they’ve got zero sense!

Got a call from someone named Jackie who wanted to know if I owned my home. Wasn't takin any chances, thought they might be tryin to trap me into sayin “yes” for some scam on the phone later. Ended up just ending the call right away.